O’Neill, who flies to Lausanne today in advance of tomorrow’s UEFA Nations League draw, formally rejected an offer to become new Scotland boss yesterday.

And while he failed to name check his current employers in a statement issued yesterday, the signing of a new IFA deal is viewed as a formality.

President David Martin said: “I am delighted Michael is staying on as our senior men’s international manager.

“Michael is extremely proud to manage his country and I know he is excited by the challenge of taking Northern Ireland back to a major tournament. He will have the full support of the Irish FA as he seeks to achieve that aim.”